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Melbourne, FL vs Cambridge, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Cambridge or is it cheaper to live in Melbourne?
- Cambridge is 5.4% more expensive than Melbourne.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cambridge or Melbourne?
- Cambridge housing costs are 3.6% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Melbourne or is Health Care more affordable in Cambridge.
- Health related expenses are 21.1% less in Cambridge.
 Melbourne, FLCambridge, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.8100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock78.8100
 Housing95.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock117.5100
 Miscellaneous105.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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Reviews for Cambridge    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've been visiting the city for the last 8 years. What I love is the country feel so close to the Twin  More

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Over 15 years ago

cambridge is small but growing in size... There school district is not good. not a big fan. i like the basketball coaches but the football coaches dont know what there  More

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Over 16 years ago

Amongst the high taxes and poor services, the corrupt police now deem it their responsibility to enforce home owner association style rules and tactics against its  More

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